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Enter a name exactly as it may have appeared on an old account. We search the State Controller’s published records under every reasonable variant of it, not just the spelling you typed.

367 records carry that name

The 100 shown below are worth $229,890 between them. A match is not proof — the State holds many people with the same name, and establishing which record is yours is the real work of a claim.

The State holds 3,881 records under the surname Payne, worth $2,717,198. See every city and first name they are recorded under

  • Strong match

    Michael P Payne

    Stocks or securities · Upland, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,969.22 Wells Fargo & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 14753409

  • Strong match

    Michael H Dds Payne

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,700.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018427802

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Cash held by the State · San Diego, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,513.34
    Start this claim

    State ID 979424460

  • Strong match

    Michael Scott Payne

    Savings account · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,300.53
    Start this claim

    State ID 989606389

  • Strong match

    Michael S Payne

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,033.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032669766

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,033.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1032669766

  • Strong match

    Michael X Payne

    Savings account

    Reported by Union Bank

    $701.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 9181392

  • Strong match

    Michael Mccoy Payne

    Uncashed check · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    $683.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 999826348

  • Strong match

    Michael S Payne

    Uncashed check · San Rafael, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    $659.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 987976421

  • Strong match

    Michael H Payne

    Cash held by the State · Unknown, CA

    Reported by Ca Physicians Svcs Dba Blue Shield Of Ca (dental Bscaso)

    $644.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006208277

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Unclaimed refund · Fairfield, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    $627.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1027935353

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Cash held by the State · Hanford, CA

    Reported by Pathward

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1040816307

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by U.s. Bank Trust National Assoc. (ca)

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11975656

  • Strong match

    Michael J Payne

    Uncashed check · San Juan Capistrano, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $596.87
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044387150

  • Strong match

    Michael R Payne

    Stocks or securities · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $596.21 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16321942

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Insurance proceeds · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    $500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 17616539

  • Strong match

    Michael A Payne

    Stocks or securities · San Bernardino, CA

    Reported by The Walt Disney Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $495.24 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 999880468

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Savings account · Arroyo Grande, CA

    Reported by Rabobank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $491.89
    Start this claim

    State ID 13349706

  • Strong match

    Michael G Payne

    Stocks or securities · Highland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $483.48
    Start this claim

    State ID 16143848

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Unclaimed refund · Boulder Creek, CA

    Reported by Cappo Management Xxiii Inc

    $475.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1021864148

  • Strong match

    Michael D Payne

    Unclaimed refund · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by National Continental Insurance Comp

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $459.60
    Start this claim

    State ID 961236915

  • Strong match

    Michael A Payne

    Uncashed check · Des Hot Springs, CA

    Reported by Delaware Vs New York Settlement

    $426.66
    Start this claim

    State ID 9431379

  • Strong match

    Michael J Payne

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $397.44 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16321943

  • Strong match

    Michael B Payne

    Cash held by the State · Emperor Beach, CA

    Reported by State Of Florida

    $373.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 17300326

  • Strong match

    Michael H Dds Payne

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $328.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018439768

  • Strong match

    Michael H Dds Payne

    Uncashed check · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Citibank N A

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $328.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1018439767

  • Strong match

    Michael A Payne

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co Inc

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $304.68 Disney Walt Company
    Start this claim

    State ID 14942670

  • Strong match

    Michael H Dds Payne

    Cash held by the State · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Cigna Health & Life Insurance Company

    $285.93
    Start this claim

    State ID 1004369990

  • Strong match

    Michael W Payne

    Retirement account · Salinas, CA

    Reported by Deutsche Cash Investment Trust-s

    $262.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 979806352

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Cash held by the State · Chino Hills, CA

    Reported by California Physician Service Dba Blue Shield Of Ca

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    $262.11
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030439286

  • Strong match

    Michael W Payne

    Cash held by the State · Port Hueneme, CA

    Reported by H&r Block Financial Advisors

    $261.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 15718177

  • Strong match

    Michael Payne

    Cash held by the State · Bakersfield, CA

    Reported by Metabank Na

    $259.52
    Start this claim

    State ID 1005111091

  • Likely match

    Michelle Payne

    Stocks or securities · Upland, CA

    Reported by Wells Fargo

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,969.22 Wells Fargo & Co
    Start this claim

    State ID 14753409

  • Likely match

    Michelle Payne

    Cash held by the State · Culver City, CA

    Reported by American National Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,020.82
    Start this claim

    State ID 988938552

  • Likely match

    Mitchell A Payne

    Stocks or securities · Fresno, CA

    Reported by Prudential Financial Inc Common

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $995.40
    Start this claim

    State ID 16143849

  • Likely match

    Mitchell Tyler Payne

    Cash held by the State · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by John Hancock Life Insurance Co Usa

    $317.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 1039484296

  • Likely match

    Michele Payne

    Cash held by the State · Alamo, CA

    Reported by Paypal Inc

    $250.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 961018283

  • Likely match

    M J Payne

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Everhome Mortgage Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $720.36
    Start this claim

    State ID 17907069

  • Likely match

    M D Turne Payne

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Republic Indemnity Company Of America

    $600.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 4834743

  • Likely match

    M L Payne

    Escrow balance · Tehachapi, CA

    Reported by Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    $354.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 964537142

  • Likely match

    M Jeanette Payne

    Escrow balance · Moreno Valley, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - Home Loans

    $316.06
    Start this claim

    State ID 976097273

  • Likely match

    Michael Pan

    Stocks or securities · Fremont, CA

    Reported by Oclaro Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,980.63 Oclaro Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 984963485

  • Likely match

    Michael Paino

    Cash held by the State · Anaheim, CA

    Reported by Google Payment Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,624.14
    Start this claim

    State ID 986411306

  • Likely match

    Michael Poon

    Uncashed check · San Clemente, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    Held jointly with 3 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,139.43
    Start this claim

    State ID 990483838

  • Likely match

    Michael Pena

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Trust Company Of The West

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,120.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 997215142

  • Likely match

    Michael Penna

    Stocks or securities · Pacifica, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,975.46 Rite Aid Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 988479557

  • Likely match

    Michael Pan

    Savings account · Arcadia, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,721.38
    Start this claim

    State ID 976843379

  • Likely match

    Michael Paine

    Escrow balance · Sacramento, CA

    Reported by Emc Mortgage Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,584.37
    Start this claim

    State ID 956674542

  • Likely match

    Michael Pena

    Cash held by the State · Woodland, CA

    Reported by Prudential Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,375.76
    Start this claim

    State ID 1243830

  • Likely match

    Michael Paino

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,157.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045135091

  • Likely match

    Michael Paino

    Unclaimed refund · Santa Ana, CA

    Reported by Interinsurance Exchange Of The Automobile Club

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,040.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1045135092

  • Likely match

    Michael Penna

    Uncashed check · Pacifica, CA

    Reported by Fund 1 Independent Foreclosure Review Pa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984719012

  • Likely match

    Michael Pain

    Unclaimed refund · Citrus Heights, CA

    Reported by Western Union Financial Services

    $952.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 1020030685

  • Worth checking

    Michelle Pina

    Cash held by the State · Pasadena, CA

    Reported by Hartford Fire Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,640.81
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010360896

  • Worth checking

    Michelle A Puno

    Stocks or securities · Vallejo, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Corporation

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,854.81 Bank Of America Corp
    Start this claim

    State ID 971498824

  • Worth checking

    Marjory Payne

    Savings account · Macungie, PA

    Reported by Logix Federal Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $14,798.27
    Start this claim

    State ID 1012782787

  • Worth checking

    Mildred J Payne

    Cash held by the State · Oakland, CA

    Reported by Bankers Life & Casualty Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $11,053.98
    Start this claim

    State ID 1017755401

  • Worth checking

    Margaret C Payne

    Cash held by the State · Compton, CA

    Reported by One United Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $10,462.42
    Start this claim

    State ID 1013673832

  • Worth checking

    Mark W Payne

    Savings account · Placentia, CA

    Reported by U. S. Bank, N. A.

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,802.47
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030613375

  • Worth checking

    Mary Alyce Payne

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Heritage Community Credit Union

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,587.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1025624630

  • Worth checking

    Mary L Payne

    Stocks or securities · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Lockheed Corp

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $9,009.53 Lockheed Corporation
    Start this claim

    State ID 1847042

  • Worth checking

    Mark L Payne

    Cash held by the State · Tujunga, CA

    Reported by Jhusa

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,881.05
    Start this claim

    State ID 984270900

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie A Payne

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,421.85 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 17856891

  • Worth checking

    Martin Paul Payne

    Stocks or securities · Mk42-0hn, CA

    Reported by Charles Schwab & Co.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $6,233.07 Amazon.com Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 997968048

  • Worth checking

    Marian Payne

    Cash held by the State · Morgan Hill, CA

    Reported by American General Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,797.28
    Start this claim

    State ID 998888048

  • Worth checking

    Mattie M Payne

    Cash held by the State · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $5,373.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 979533657

  • Worth checking

    Martha L Payne

    Cash held by the State · Orangevale, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,307.90
    Start this claim

    State ID 984121920

  • Worth checking

    Ma Payne

    Endowment proceeds · Inglewood, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,300.78
    Start this claim

    State ID 12932844

  • Worth checking

    Murial Lillian Payne

    Mineral or royalty payments · Laverne, CA

    Reported by Ovintiv Exploration Inc.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $4,118.97
    Start this claim

    State ID 1006794177

  • Worth checking

    Mary T Payne

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Macy's Inc - Common Stock

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,708.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 18176302

  • Worth checking

    Mary V Payne

    Unpaid dividends · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Massachusetts Investors Trust-a

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,584.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 12006002

  • Worth checking

    M Pena

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Union Labor Life Insurance Company The

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $3,000.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 11306715

  • Worth checking

    Minnie Payne

    Savings account

    Reported by Great Western Bank

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,951.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 10942303

  • Worth checking

    Miles Christophe Payne

    Uncashed check · Lockeford, CA

    Reported by Loancare Llc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,909.70
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044387151

  • Worth checking

    Morrissa L Payne

    Uncashed check · Unknown,

    Reported by Bank Of America - California Na (318)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,778.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 976588109

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Payne

    Cash held by the State · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,604.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 978734868

  • Worth checking

    Marcus Payne

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Continental Exchange Solutions Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 1030058756

  • Worth checking

    Mark D Payne

    Savings account · Jolla, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,429.02
    Start this claim

    State ID 981874936

  • Worth checking

    Mark D Payne

    Uncashed check · Jolla, CA

    Reported by Hsbc Bank Usa Na Holder 03

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,235.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 981869013

  • Worth checking

    Mary Payne

    Uncashed check

    Reported by Wells Fargo Bank Na

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $2,026.09
    Start this claim

    State ID 1033130174

  • Worth checking

    Mark And Melanie Payne

    Unclaimed refund · El Dorado Hills, CA

    Reported by Civil Service Employees Insurance Compan

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,961.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1046745214

  • Worth checking

    Montana Payne

    Cash held by the State · Marysville, CA

    Reported by Safeco Ins Co Of America

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,934.24
    Start this claim

    State ID 1044480045

  • Worth checking

    Mattie M Payne

    Stocks or securities · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    Someone has already filed a claim on this property. It may be you, or it may not.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,864.52 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15511147

  • Worth checking

    Marie Payne

    Stocks or securities · Playa Del Rey, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,821.24 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 15511152

  • Worth checking

    Mark Payne

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Health Net Pharmaceutical

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,798.32
    Start this claim

    State ID 978828253

  • Worth checking

    Margaret Payne

    Unclaimed refund

    Reported by Fire Insurance Exchange

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,650.08
    Start this claim

    State ID 16043299

  • Worth checking

    Myrtle Payne

    Savings account · Saint Helena, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0110-st Helena Branch

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,645.15
    Start this claim

    State ID 1568042

  • Worth checking

    M D Md Pena

    Pension or retirement funds · Sylmar, CA

    Reported by Union Bank Of California N.a.

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,605.18
    Start this claim

    State ID 952988217

  • Worth checking

    Millard F Payne

    Stocks or securities · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by A B M Industries Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,589.65 Abm Industries Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 14668676

  • Worth checking

    Mildred L Payne

    Stocks or securities · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Metlife Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,589.57 Metlife Inc
    Start this claim

    State ID 16321944

  • Worth checking

    Marjorie Payne

    Savings account · Sausalito, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America - California

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,574.86
    Start this claim

    State ID 956333000

  • Worth checking

    Madeline M Payne

    Cash held by the State · Bell Gardens, CA

    Reported by Family Service Life Insurance Company

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,521.80
    Start this claim

    State ID 979591296

  • Worth checking

    Mark F Payne

    Uncashed check · San Jose, CA

    Reported by Northern California Escrow Services Inc

    Held jointly with 2 other people

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,500.00
    Start this claim

    State ID 984149667

  • Worth checking

    Marketta Teresa Payne

    Uncashed check · Long Beach, CA

    Reported by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na (908802)

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,483.13
    Start this claim

    State ID 1034342959

  • Worth checking

    Mary T Payne

    Cash held by the State · Los Angeles, CA

    Reported by Wolverine World Wide Inc

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,435.50
    Start this claim

    State ID 984518845

  • Worth checking

    Margery G Payne

    Cash held by the State

    Reported by Health Net Pharmaceutical Services

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,397.58
    Start this claim

    State ID 13429049

  • Worth checking

    Mildred M Payne

    Cash held by the State · Atascadero, CA

    Reported by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,387.85
    Start this claim

    State ID 958918030

  • Worth checking

    Mary Payne

    Savings account · Canoga Park, CA

    Reported by Washington Mutual Bank (68-0172274)

    Held jointly with 1 other person

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,375.33
    Start this claim

    State ID 9603780

  • Worth checking

    Mary A Payne

    Uncashed check · Whittier, CA

    Reported by Bank Of America Nt&sa Branch:0958-whittier Main Office

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,262.46
    Start this claim

    State ID 5098413

  • Worth checking

    Mansion Hotel Payne

    Uncashed check · San Francisco, CA

    Reported by San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project

    A claim on this will have to be notarized.

    $1,254.12
    Start this claim

    State ID 1010186398

Showing the 100 most valuable of 367. That is a common name — add a first name or a city to narrow it, and try any former spelling.

Tell us if this name comes up again

Banks and insurers hand accounts to the State Controller roughly twice a year, and the file grows every time. We will keep checking this name against each new file and write to you if it appears.

Only about this name, and you can stop it from any email. We do not sell or share the address.

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

There is no deadline. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely, so nothing here is urgent.

A Second State File

2 probate estates carry that name

Separately from unclaimed accounts, the State Controller publishes the estates of deceased people that reached it through county probate. This file names the decedent and the heirs on record, which the main file does not.

2 more under that name that can no longer be claimed

When an estate goes unclaimed long enough, the State takes permanent title to it and no claim will be paid afterwards. These are shown because knowing what happened to a relative’s estate is worth something even when the money is gone. Nobody can recover these — if a firm offers to, that alone tells you what they are.

  • Payne Maudet Eugeneeshee

    Probate estate · Los Angeles County · 1982

    Matched on Payne Maudet Eugeneeshee (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

    $0.00 closed

    State ID 956813381
    Case 627 570

  • Payne Mary Annageorgeson

    Probate estate · San Bernardino County · 1988

    Matched on Payne Mary Annageorgeson (decedent)

    Permanently escheated — the State now owns this and it cannot be claimed.

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    State ID 956815220
    Case SRP 53775

Fees on probated estates are not capped by the ten per cent rule that governs ordinary unclaimed property. How estate claims work, including what we would charge and why the difference exists.

Commissioned California Notary Public $15,000 surety bond Fee capped at 10% by state law Nothing owed until you are paid
10%
Maximum fee, by statute
Code of Civil Procedure §1582 caps any recovery fee at ten percent of the property returned.
$1,000
Notarization threshold
Cash claims at or above this must be notarized. So must all securities and safe deposit boxes.
7 days
Data refresh cycle
The State Controller republishes the full record set every Thursday, and we rebuild our copy from it.
None
Deadline to claim
California places no time limit. The State holds unclaimed property indefinitely.

How This Search Differs from the Official One

The State Controller’s own search matches what you type, and nothing else. Ours also finds maiden names, married names, initials, common misspellings, hyphen variants, and business names with and without their suffixes — because the record was created by whoever held the account, not by you.

Every result comes from the Controller’s own published file, which we rebuild weekly. Each one carries the State’s own property ID, so the record you are looking at is traceable to the source rather than to us.

What We Search Under

  • Your name as typed, plus initials and middle-name variants
  • Maiden and former married names, if you tell us them
  • Common misspellings and transposed letters
  • Former addresses in California
  • Business names with and without Inc., LLC, Co. and DBAs

How You Are Protected

Our fee is capped at ten per cent of what is recovered by Code of Civil Procedure §1582, and nothing is owed until the State Controller has paid you. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing.

California Unclaimed Property Services is a private asset recovery firm. We are not the California State Controller’s Office.

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Give us a name and we will check the State Controller’s records under every reasonable variant of it. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.